Man arrested on suspicion of shooting at police in Camberwell

Police have arrested a man suspected of shooting at two officers as they sat in their marked car.

The unarmed police officers, who were in the front seat of the vehicle at the time, were not injured. They had been investigating a burglary in Camberwell, south east London, when the firearm was discharged at midday today.

Scotland Yard said the suspect is a black man in his 20s who was wearing a blue puffa jacket and blue jeans, who was accompanied by a white man, also in his 20s, who was wearing a parka coat.

Trident Gang Command are assisting in the search for the man, who fired one shot at the car. Roads around the area have been closed.

Anyone who sees the suspects or has information is asked to call 999 or 101, while those wanting to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.